Across

7 Maybe Stirling welcomes European leader of exodus (5)

8 Vulgar party in London area (9)

10 Allow Buddhist priest to keep house in state (8)

11 Proficient combatant that is left book (6)

12 Second Brownie and Guide’s reliance on own efforts (4-4)

14 Priest’s down, lacking energy (6)

16 Lawyer’s tomb destroyed in site of ecclesiastical court (2,4-2-3)

18 Chaplains touring old city temple (6)

21 Roles involving most of emperor’s allies (8)

23 Vicar in correct orders (6)

24 Catholic soon is elevated, primarily to saint (8)

25 Represent a corporation defending Italy and France (9)

26 New order is returning for Zealot (5)

Down

1 Location of Geordie described by brash Londoner (7)

2 Fellow covered up drink (6)

3 Religious group in Southern Haifa making regular sacrifices (4)

4 Dean, friar and two husbands go amok lacking some sense? (4,2,7)

5 American creed initially rejected in longstanding collection of newsgroups (6)

6 Present day? Present to follow (6)

9 Sadly going after her meeting (13)

13 Pastor always awake in Settle (3,2)

15 We hear saintly bishop of Lincoln is trim (3)

16 A small amount of old French bread (3)

17 Power given to others working in English city (7)

19 Followed that man and Church Times boss repeatedly (6)

20 Another exam on Hampshire river (6)

22 Sister’s greeting ignoring a papal official (6)

24 Arrest leaders of Christian Union following fracas (4)

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